Do you live in San Diego, Steve ?
Not at this time. I presently live in winter,water, wonderland - Michigan - and travel/work around midwest cloneland. I lived in southern Caly 3 x in my life and may again. I was born there. It is more difficult to have your own food in southern Caly (especially with the recent drought) but there are many places to eat out at there with vegan/vegetarian menus which are generally expensive. Once Scott (Nomaste2all) and I went to a restaurant that charged over 12 dollars for a bowl of oatmeal.... across the street from the Lake Shrine in Pacific Palasades.
Laila: I wonder if it the water gets warm enough around you anywhere so you could swim?